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Is Favorite HERO Flame Wingman [Overframe Grand Master Rare] LOCH-JP005 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Favorite HERO Flame Wingman [Overframe Grand Master Rare] LOCH-JP005 sells for $23,224 against $3,495 raw: a $19,729 spread, 6.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($17,369) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3,495
- PSA 10
- $23,224
- PSA 9
- $17,369
- Gem premium
- 6.6×
- As of
- Sep 27, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $23,224 | +$19,704 | +$19,679 | +$19,579 |
| PSA 9 | $17,369 | +$13,849 | +$13,824 | +$13,724 |
| PSA 8 | $7,798 | +$4,278 | +$4,253 | +$4,153 |
Net = sale price − $3,495 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $18,832 | +$15,288 |
| 50% | $20,296 | +$16,751 |
| 75% | $21,760 | +$18,215 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $30,191 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $23,224 | −$6,967 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $13,934 | −$16,257 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $13,934 | −$16,257 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading Favorite HERO Flame Wingman [Overframe Grand Master Rare] LOCH-JP005 — FAQ
Is Favorite HERO Flame Wingman [Overframe Grand Master Rare] LOCH-JP005 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Favorite HERO Flame Wingman [Overframe Grand Master Rare] LOCH-JP005 sells for $23,224 against $3,495 raw: a $19,729 spread, 6.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($17,369) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Favorite HERO Flame Wingman [Overframe Grand Master Rare] LOCH-JP005 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Favorite HERO Flame Wingman [Overframe Grand Master Rare] LOCH-JP005 (YuGiOh Japanese Limit Over Collection: Heroes) sells for about $23,224 versus $3,495 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.6× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Favorite HERO Flame Wingman [Overframe Grand Master Rare] LOCH-JP005?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $30,191, ahead of PSA 10 at $23,224. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Favorite HERO Flame Wingman [Overframe Grand Master Rare] LOCH-JP005 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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